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Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

2022

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Digital Nomadism In Southeast Asia: Its Cultural Identities And The New Labor Model, Wenjue Zhong Jan 2022

Digital Nomadism In Southeast Asia: Its Cultural Identities And The New Labor Model, Wenjue Zhong

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This thesis examines the cultural identity of digital nomads in Southeast Asia and its impact on their evolving labor model. Employing qualitative interviews and document research, the study investigates the lifestyles of these contemporary nomads. The research reveals a finding: despite roaming abroad, digital nomads maintain a strong connection to their national identity. This intriguing phenomenon demonstrates the persistence of cultural heritage in shaping their self-identity. Unlike traditional global nomads, digital nomads display a more utility-oriented approach, where their nomadic lifestyle is deeply interwoven with their work status. Consequently, digital nomadism emerges as a unique labor model, reflecting the transformative …


The Chinese Association In Thailand And Its Development From 1907 To 1963, Daniel Jiang Jan 2022

The Chinese Association In Thailand And Its Development From 1907 To 1963, Daniel Jiang

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This research argues the history of the Chinese Association in Thailand (CAT) is strongly connected to the transformation of self-identity among the pro-Republic of China Thai Chinese. Since the foundation of CAT in 1907 by the Tongmenghui members, the association itself represents the rise of Chinese nationalism amongst ethnic Chinese in Siam. The Chinese nationalism in Thailand was challenged by several major factors during the following periods: first was the rise of Siamese nationalism that clashed with the Chinese nationalism since the reign of Rama VI in the 1910s; second was the anti-Chinese policies during the second World War, as …


Glocalization Of Bronze Drums In Southeast Asia: The Case Of Bronze Drums In State Ceremonies Of Thailand, Taixing Li Jan 2022

Glocalization Of Bronze Drums In Southeast Asia: The Case Of Bronze Drums In State Ceremonies Of Thailand, Taixing Li

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The Bronze Drum is a living specimen of Southeast Asian culture and a testimony to the development of Southeast Asian societies for more than 2,000 years. The Bronze Drum has been inherited dynamically hitherto, and the Thai state ceremonies still adopt it. However, current scholarship on Bronze Drums is confined chiefly to static studies, which caused the omission of the essence of glocalization. This thesis adopts the theory of glocalization, namely that the Bronze Drum is the result of the interpenetration of the global and the local, resulting in unique outcomes in a specific geographic location, and then applies an …


Chinese Cultural Symbols In Thailand : A Study Of Mazu Belief In The Chinese Community In Bangkok Chinatown, Tongtong Xu Jan 2022

Chinese Cultural Symbols In Thailand : A Study Of Mazu Belief In The Chinese Community In Bangkok Chinatown, Tongtong Xu

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The overseas Chinese living around the world constitute a unique and far-reaching social group in the development of modern human history. While seeking survival and development in foreign lands, they also spread Chinese culture to the world, creatively integrating Chinese culture, territorial culture, and other cultures, forming a distinctive culture of overseas Chinese. Due to the historical environment, geographical conditions, and background factors of transportation, Southeast Asia now has the largest number of overseas Chinese in the world. Among them, overseas Chinese living in Thailand have long been integrated into the mainstream of their economy, politics, and culture. Many Chinese …


Study On China-Myanmar Relations After The Myanmar’S Democratic Transformation, Yingting Guo Jan 2022

Study On China-Myanmar Relations After The Myanmar’S Democratic Transformation, Yingting Guo

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Myanmar has a special geographical location, connecting East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia. It is located at the intersection of China, India and ASEAN,facing the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) in the west and the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean) in the east, which has significant geostrategic significance. For China,Myanmar is an vital part of its neighborhood diplomacy and an essential country along the Belt and Road Initiative. Therefore, in the context of Myanmar's"democratic" reform, it is of great significance to analyze Myanmar's policy towards China and the test of changes and unchanging relations between China and Myanmar. Since the …


Street Protests In Thailand During 2019 To 2022, Wending Zhang Jan 2022

Street Protests In Thailand During 2019 To 2022, Wending Zhang

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The Covid-19 pandemic was adversely affecting Thailand amidst strong attacks especially by the youth groups on the government. The main force of Thai youth protests has made street protests in Thailand different from those of the past. By problematizing this emerging phenomenon, this paper proposes to tackle two research questions. How are the protests in Thailand during the Covid-19 pandemic different from those the past? How does the massive outbreak of protests generate implications for present and future Thailand? Therefore, this paper combines the theories of Radical Politics, Digital Activism and Contentious Politics, adopts qualitative research and quantitative research, mainly …


East Asia’S Soft Power Competition In Southeast Asia: A Case Study Of Public Diplomacy Efforts In Promoting Japanese, Chinese, And Korean Language Learning In Thailand Since The 2000s, Nala Han Jan 2022

East Asia’S Soft Power Competition In Southeast Asia: A Case Study Of Public Diplomacy Efforts In Promoting Japanese, Chinese, And Korean Language Learning In Thailand Since The 2000s, Nala Han

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Japan and China are major superpowers in Asia with historically and economically close relations to Southeast Asia, while Korea remained relatively invisible until the 19th century. The different historical ties of these three countries with Southeast Asia have resulted in different approaches to the region. This study examines how Japan, China, and Korea have expanded their presence in Southeast Asia, focusing on their use of soft power. Soft power, a concept introduced by Joseph Nye Jr. in the 1990s, has become essential in understanding the power dynamics of the international community. The research specifically looks at the efforts of the …


The Emergence Of The Non-Aligned Foreign Policy Of Burma From The End Of The Second World War To Bandung Conference, Aung Kyaw Min Jan 2022

The Emergence Of The Non-Aligned Foreign Policy Of Burma From The End Of The Second World War To Bandung Conference, Aung Kyaw Min

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Burma has been practicing non-aligned foreign policy since its independence. Most of the literature studied on Burma's foreign policy argued that Burma's non-aligned foreign policy was initiated around 1950. As Burma became a colony under the British Empire from 1886 to 1948, the experience of colonialism might also play an essential role in foreign relations in Burma. After independence, Burma also faced numerous challenges, such as insurgency problems. Therefore, the primary objective of this study is to examine the emergence of the ideological foundation of the non-aligned foreign policy of Burma after the Second World War. Moreover, this study will …


Folk Beliefs, Religions And Cultural Tourism In Modern Vietnamese Society: A Case Study Of Perfume Temple Festival, Xuan Wang Jan 2022

Folk Beliefs, Religions And Cultural Tourism In Modern Vietnamese Society: A Case Study Of Perfume Temple Festival, Xuan Wang

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This thesis presents an analysis of the folk beliefs and cultural tourism in modern Vietnam through a case study of the Perfume Temple Festival. It is presumed that folk beliefs and traditional folklore have always constituted the spiritual foundation of Vietnamese people in present day society. It is found that the introduction of religions from outside Vietnam does not affect traditional folk beliefs. These religious beliefs have been integrated into Vietnamese beliefs and traditional culture. This integration contributes to the stability and harmony of modern Vietnamese society. The Perfume Temple Festival, as one of the biggest national temple festivals, embodies …


Research On The Economic And Trade Relations Between China And Asean Rcep, Meng Li Jan 2022

Research On The Economic And Trade Relations Between China And Asean Rcep, Meng Li

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The trade cooperation between China and ASEAN has endured for nearly three decades, coinciding with a period of rapid global economic development and significant transformations among nations. Despite encountering numerous challenges, the collaboration between China and ASEAN has remained unwavering, leading to remarkable growth in both economies. Meanwhile,the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP) signed by China and ASEAN can also more effectively promote bilateral economic and trade cooperation. However, with the changes in the international geopolitical situation, the acceleration of the reconstruction of the global value chain, and the intensification of the strategic game between major powers, there are more uncertainties …


The Asean Way : A Study Of Its Evolution And Contemporary Relevance, Yanmei Zhou Jan 2022

The Asean Way : A Study Of Its Evolution And Contemporary Relevance, Yanmei Zhou

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The "ASEAN way" does not have a unified definition; it can be seen as a series of codes of conduct formulated by ASEAN to adjust intra-regional conflicts and cooperation. The "ASEAN way" takes the principle of non-interference as its core, and as a process it is based on consultation and consensus. Its main features are informality, weak institutionalization and non-confrontation. This paper attempts to use a long-term historical perspective to study the development and changes of the"ASEAN Way". Through a general review of the history of ASEAN, the paper identifies some typical cases that are more relevant to the "ASEAN …


Examining The New Asean Regional Order Shaped By Us-Chinese Strategic Competition-Through The Lens Of Health Security, Yichao Yang Jan 2022

Examining The New Asean Regional Order Shaped By Us-Chinese Strategic Competition-Through The Lens Of Health Security, Yichao Yang

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The strategic competition between China and the United States in the 21st century has changed the regional order in Asia, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as an important region in Asia, has also been affected. Since the end of the Cold War, global politics has begun to consider non-traditional security, including security issues related to the environment, public health, and culture. To understand how US-China competition affects ASEAN, this article will focus on public health security, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper analyzes some ways in which China and the United States cooperate and confront the …


China's Influence On Laos' Infrastructure Investment And Lao People's Views On It - The Case Study Of China-Laos Railway, Ziying Cheng Jan 2022

China's Influence On Laos' Infrastructure Investment And Lao People's Views On It - The Case Study Of China-Laos Railway, Ziying Cheng

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This paper addresses the following question: "Given that China's economic contribution to the China-Laos Railway project is greater than Laos', will China have greater influence in the project than Laos?" In recent years, China and Laos have developed increasingly close relations. In addition, the China-Laos railway has been completed by the end of 2021 as a result of China's continued implementation of its "One Belt, One Road" policy. In the first section of the article, this context is described in detail. Laos has always been the only landlocked nation on the Indo-China Peninsula, and the construction of railways within its …